November 30, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
Quick action by the DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department Thursday night prevented a chimney fire from spreading.
Firefighters were called to the home of Jeff Poteete at 701 Henley Hollow Road.
According to Fire Chief Donny Green, Poteete heard a popping sound from behind the fireplace and saw flames coming out of the chimney. He then called 911.
Upon arrival firefighters used a chemical fire suppressant called Chimnex to put out the blaze which apparently began from creosote build up in the chimney. There was no damage to the home and no one was injured.
Members of the Liberty and Main Stations responded along with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department.
“If you heat with wood, it’s important to have your chimney inspected and your flue cleaned at the start of the heating season,” said Chief Donny Green. “Professional chimney sweeps can check for cracked or broken mortar that can let the heat escape the chimney and start a fire, as well as remove accumulated creosote which is the cause of most chimney fires.”